Analytic philosophy is, by far, the standard type of philosophy taught in Philosophy Departments throughout North America, Britain, Scandinavia, and beyond. Analytic philosophers aim for perspicuity and results, and they typically make serious, substantive contributions to the foundational issues arising in other disciplines, like Economics, Physics, Biology, Computer Science, etc. (in fact, analytic philosophers have *founded* these disciplines, by in large). However, this group will discuss t …
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Philosophy can be one of the most sublime or the most trivial of human pursuits. What are some of the definitions of philosophy? One classic notion might be the pursuit of wisdom, or sophia, studying about fundamental concerns of life and world such as existence, truth and essence. The modern academic definition might be the study about how to think and know systematically and correctly, by the proper use of logic, reason, and language--rigorous scientific and analytic philosophy. We have even …
Science of the Mind provides a forum for those interested in the foundations of awareness: the structure of the brain, the brain/mind connection, awareness, consciousness, cognition, language, memory, learning, interior experience, altered states, and illusion. Where does "brain" end and "mind" begin? How can we understand consciousness and self-awareness? Our discussions may also touch on practices such as meditation and yoga, although the focus of the group is not metaphysics. Join other "curi …
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Why human life makes sense: The ultimate answers for the ultimate questions Have you longed to make sense of human life? Have you wondered if the arduous, unceasing struggle for survival serves a meaningful purpose? Have you wondered if the suffering and death to which humans are subject makes any sense? The purpose of this meetup group is to provide space for a fair discussion of these questions and to allow all participants to contribute in the effort to answer the fundamental questions of hum …
This is a gathering of like-minded folks in the Seattle area who are passionate readers of the author and thinker C.S. Lewis. The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, the Chronicles of Narnia, Perelandra, the list goes on and on of works that have already become heritage classics in religious philosophy and Christian thought (not to mention a few that have been overlooked!). In a desire to explore his books and his world, Narnian or otherwise, we're attempting to focus on one book for each time …
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Join us as we meet to learn about and explore a wide variety of philosophical ideas related to the human experience. Our Leadership Team consists of monks and members of the Vedanta Society of Western Washington, an accredited branch of the Ramakrishna Order of India. Vedanta, the essence of Hinduism, was expounded by sages of ancient India who had come to understand certain divine truths about the meaning and purpose of human life. Vedanta teaches that all our problems stem from being ignorant …
Hello, I am the new organizer of this group. I am changing the meetup name into more descriptive name. I like to have a new momentum going again for this meetup group to have vibrant participation We are a group of people from all over the world who want to learn from each other, including people from Amerca and Canada. If you want to become a citizen of the world, come, join us. It is one of the most open minded, friendly, and curious minded group of people. This group is not for just f …
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Welcome to one of Seattle's newest esoteric meetups! This group is for anyone looking to learn more about the theory and practice of modern astrology. It's easy to read astrology columns in newspapers and magazines, and hear pop culture astrologers on television telling us "our future is in the stars", whatever that means... inquisitive minds know there is more to the field than that. Many people learn about astrology for many different reasons- for personal growth, after a strange encounter …
Welcome: We are a bunch of freethinkers who meet monthly on the Eastside, usually at my home, for discussion, friendly debate, movies, and fun. All opinions are respected. Liberal versus conservative? No problem. Even theists and creationists are welcome as long as they do not mind being challenged.
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This group is for all of the atheist/agnostics (whatever you would like to think of yourself as) this side of the Puget Sound. This is a group for open minded people to get together at a coffee shop (after all this IS Washington) and talk about their views of the world, recent news, philosophy, or whatever their cup of tea (or coffee) happens to be. This is also a group for atheists/agnostics who just want to be around other atheists/agnostics for a little while because they spend all day at wor …
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This is a facilitated event not just your normal drum circle. I will be working with on valuable music concepts. Rhythm, Groove, Layering, Improvising, dialog and creating conversation.
Feel the energy and excitement of the drum circle. The drum circle offers equality; it includes people of all ages and skill levels. The main objective is to share rhythm and get in tune with each other and themselves. To form a group consciousness, e …
THE CENTER FOR HOLISTIC HEALTH PRESENTS ... WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT - PART II, a classroom/workshop devoted to the art and science of understanding and expressing human emotions. This educational meetup will normally be held on a Saturday afternoon (in a lovely and peaceful setting in Fremont) and perhaps on a Wednesday evening. The sessions, each 90 - minutes long, will flow from one topic to another each week, then we'll begin the cycle again. If you miss a particular session, it will come around …
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The Seattle Gnostic Center is a community for the Spiritual seeker of any faith who wishes to deepen their esoteric studies in theory and practice. This center is a mystical 4th way school that was formed to aid those who strive to awaken their consciousness and transform their lives through Esoteric Psychology which to direct internal experience. We teach techniques and exercises that support individuals through meditation, astral travel and mindfulness to live their own Gnosis. The term Gnosi …
… We will have playdates as well as meetups for just mommies so this group has something for all mommies of this like-minded parenting philosophy.
Definition of brew: be brewing, to be forming or gathering; be in preparation... Let's throw it all in a pot and see what kind of business and referrals we can cook up for all! Are you looking for Networking Opportunities and Referral Partners? Are you a "Solo-Preneur" or work for a company, and wish you had some like minded pro's you can talk business with? Finally there is a group, and more importantly soon now a place in Downtown Bothell, Our new CAFE called BREW Coffee Beer Wine, opening in …
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February 27, 2012 Mission & Philosophy (being reviewed at this time): Want to meet new friends in North Seattle area? Are you a lady who is just looking to have some fun and try new things? Need a break from the kids or job? Want to attend fun filled days and evenings that let women network, laugh, and form friendships? Then join us for good times! We will have luncheons and dinner parties, plays, restaurant dining, card-making, movies, board games, sports, dancing, shopping, drinks, karaoke, o …
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